A Guide to Austin City Limits Afterparties!

Get the details on all the late-night activities going on around the Texas megafest!

The Austin City Limits festival might have a 10 P.M. curfew, but the party keeps going well into to the night! Numerous pre- and post-festival concerts are scheduled with a plethora of SPIN approved acts, including the Strokes, the Black Keys, Spoon, and a host of others. Here’s a quick breakdown:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6:

Who: The StrokesWhat: New York City’s own continue their comeback with a live spot as the first Official ACL pre-party.This one is already sold out.Where: Stubb’s BBQ, 801 Red River St.When: Doors open at 7 P.M.Tickets: Sold Out

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7:

Who: Black Joe Lewis and the HoneybearsWhat: Lewis and his Honeybears bring their brand of funky soul to late-night Austin.Hacienda opens the show.Where: Antones, 213 W. 5th Street When: Doors open at 10 P.M.Tickets: Sold Out

Who: SpoonWhat: The hometown guys Spoon headline this sold out set.Elvis will open the show.Where: Mohawk, 912 Red River StreetWhen: Doors open at 8 P.M.Tickets: Sold Out

Who: First Aid KitWhat: The Swedish folk sisters of First Aid kit turn it out inside at Stubb’s with Ferraby Lionheart opening.Where: Stubb’s, 801 Red River StreetWhen: Doors open at 10 p.m.Tickets: $10-$12, order hereMORE PARTIES: Friday | Saturday

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8:

Who: Mayer Hawthorne and the CountyWhat: Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Cohen aka Mayer Hawthorne and his backing band The County hits the stage for a festival after party with their soul-soaked grooves. King’s Go Forth open the show.Where: Antone’s, 213 W. 5th StreetWhen: Doors open at 10 p.m.Tickets: $20-$25, order here

Who: Deadmau5What: Canadian electro-house producer Deadmau5 brings his eclectic beats to this after party.Calvin Harris will open with a DJ set of his own.Where: Austin Music Hall, 208 NuecesWhen: Doors open at 9 p.m.Tickets: $39.50-$45, order here

Who: GiversWhat: The Louisiana four-piece utilizes back and forth vocals over poppy indie rock, infused with musical nods from their native state.Cults and TV Torso open the show.Where: Emo’s, 603 Red River StreetWhen: Doors open at 10 p.m.Tickets: $15-$17, order here

Who: Black LipsWhat: The Atlanta garage punks brings their wild stage antics to this fest after party.Those Darlins and The Ettes open.Where: Emo’s, 603 Red River StreetWhen: Doors open at 10 p.m.Tickets: $13-$15, order here

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9:

Who: GayngsWhat: The Minneapolis collective dropped their 80s soft-rock inspired debut this year with help from members of Bon Iver, Megafaun, and Solid Gold. Bear in Heaven opens.Where: Emo’s, 603 Red River StreetWhen: Doors at 10 p.m.Tickets: $18-$20, order here